CompTIA Security+ Certification

CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest growing fields in IT. CompTIA Security+ not only ensures that candidates will apply knowledge of security concepts, tools, and procedures to react to security incidents; it ensures that security personnel are anticipating security risks and guarding against them.

Course Offerings

 

Outcomes/Career Paths

Upon successful completion of this course, a student will have an understanding of domains:

  • Threats, attacks & vulnerabilities - detect various types of compromise and have an understanding of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts

  • Technologies & tools - install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security

  • Architecture & design - implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design

  • Identity & access management - install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls

  • Risk management - implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact

  • Cryptography & PKI - install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure

Training Proficiency Level – Tier 2: Cyber Defender

Workforce Domain – Protect and Defend

Specialty Areas – Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessment, Cyber Defense Analysis, Infrastructure Support, Network Services, System Defense, Knowledge

Students who complete this course and successfully pass the exam will be able to attain jobs like:

  • Systems Administrator

  • Network Administrator

  • Security Administrator

  • Junior IT Auditor/ Penetration Tester

  • Security Specialist

  • Security Consultant

  • Security Engineer